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Reports Pending
Numerous incident reports have been submitted and are pending. They will appear over the course of the next several days.
FIRE MANAGEMENT
National Interagency Fire Center
NIFC Situation Report Highlights — Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Preparedness Level 3
Initial attack was light nationally on Monday, with 225 new fires reported. All were caught by initial attack.
Very high to extreme fire indices were reported in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Utah.
Warnings and Watches
No warnings or watches have been posted today.
National Resource Commitments
| Day |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
|
Date |
6/30 |
7/1 |
7/2 |
7/3 |
7/4 |
7/5 |
7/6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crews |
156 |
184 |
178 |
216 |
199 |
208 |
167 |
|
Engines |
244 |
325 |
280 |
427 |
331 |
311 |
265 |
|
Helicopters |
88 |
84 |
72 |
79 |
84 |
93 |
77 |
|
Air Tankers |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Overhead |
1,035 |
1,049 |
1,120 |
1,369 |
1,459 |
1,626 |
1,679 |
National/State Team Commitments
Newly listed fires (on this report) or changes in status of a fire (new team, upgrade from fire to complex, etc.) appear in boldface.
Fires are sorted by type of team; teams are listed in alphabetical order within each type by the IC's last name.
|
ST |
AGCY |
TM |
IC |
Fire/Location |
7/1 |
7/6 |
% |
Est |
|
AK |
State |
1 |
Hart |
Boundary Fire |
---- |
312,000 |
27 |
7/24 |
|
WA |
USFS |
1 |
Lohrey |
Pot Peak Fire |
1,900 |
6,550 |
35 |
UNK |
|
AZ |
USFS |
1 |
Oltrogge |
Nuttall Complex |
800 |
16,360 |
10 |
UNK |
|
AZ |
USFS |
1 |
Whitney |
Willow Fire |
32,000 |
85,000 |
17 |
UNK |
|
AK |
BLM |
2 |
Chrisman |
Wolf Creek Fire |
---- |
200,000 |
0 |
UNK |
|
AK |
BLM |
2 |
Jandt |
Solstice Complex |
287,627 |
320,627 |
5 |
UNK |
|
AK |
State |
2 |
Kurth |
Taylor Complex |
278,994 |
489,452 |
NR |
8/1 |
|
CO |
BLM |
2 |
Mullenix |
McGruder Fire |
--- |
2,960 |
35 |
7/28 |
|
AK |
State |
2 |
Stegmier |
Camp Creek Fire |
75,000 |
115,503 |
0 |
8/1 |
|
AK |
BLM |
FU |
Cones |
Eagle Complex |
--- |
453,656 |
NR |
UNK |
|
WA |
USFS |
FU |
Cook |
Freezeout Fire |
150 |
150 |
17 |
UNK |
Further Information
This report is meant to present just highlights of the current fire situation. Two other NIFC sites provide much greater detail:
Full NIFC Situation Report (PDF file) — http://www.nifc.gov/news/sitreprt.pdf
National Fire News — http://www.nifc.gov/fireinfo/nfn.html
Information on NPS Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) and on park fires can be found at:
FAM — http://www.nps.gov/fire
Park fires — http://www.nps.gov/fire/news
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve (AK)
Deer Creek Fire -- ref #236, A4WX (Wildland Fire)
Fire is located on the southern boundary of the park on BLM land. It is believe the fire has burn into the park. This fire also is threatening the Community of Eagle, AK. (full report)
Crews and dozers made significant progress on protection lines around the city of Eagle and Eagle Native Village. Dozer/sawline along American Creek is completed. Hose lay and sprinklers along the line should be completed today. This fire was active on 7/3. Two out structures were lost to the fire. Poor visibility prevented additional mapping for acreage changes.
Acreage: 63,270 acres
Resources Committed: Smokejumpers, helicopters, Gary Cone's Fire Use Team is managing the Eagle Complex of which this fire is a part.
Estimated containment date: 10/01/2004[Submitted by Marsha Henderson, marsha_henderson@nps.gov, (907) 455-0650]
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve (AK)
Edwards Creek -ref#234, A4WG (Wildland Fire)
This fire ignited on BLM land north of the preserve. It since has grown significantly and burned into Yukon-Charley Rivers NPr. (full report)
Six of the eight smokejumpers were to be transferred to the Woodchopper Creek Fire by boat for cabin protection. The remaining two smokejumpers will protect the cabin when the aerial burn out occurs (no estimated date for that event yet).
Acreage: Total acreage 43,600 acres. 7,800 (estimate) acres in the preserve.
Resources Committed: Gary Cone's Fire Use Team is managing the Eagle Complex of which this fire is a part.
Estimated containment date: October 1, 2004[Submitted by Marsha Henderson, Marsha_Henderson@nps.gov, 907-455-0650]
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve (AK)
Essie Creek Fire (ref #348), A6M1 (Wildland Fire Use)
This fire was discovered and mapped using MODIS imagery. (full report)
Acreage update
Acreage: 2,180 acres[Submitted by Marsha Henderson, marsha_henderson@nps.gov, (907) 455-0650]
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve (AK)
Nation River - ref#237, A4W6 (Wildland Fire Use)
Several thousand lightning strikes have occurred in the central and northern portions of Alaska June 13,14,15th and ignited this and many other wildland fires. (full report)
Gary Cone's Fire Use Team is managing the Eagle Complex of which this fire is a part.
Acreage: 37,240 acres (estimated)
Resources Committed: Gary Cone's Fire Use Team is managing the Eagle Complex of which this fire is a part.[Submitted by Marsha Henderson, Marsha_Henderson@nps.gov, 907-455-0650]
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve (AK)
Woodchopper Creek Fire - ref #331, A5ZE (Wildland Fire)
Fire was discovered at 3 acres. Fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain. (full report)
Six smokejumpers are providing cabin protection for the Coal Creek area. Some rain was received at Coal Creek overnight.
Acreage: 3,984
Resources Committed: 12 smokejumpers,Gary Cone's Fire Use Team is managing the Eagle Complex of which this fire is a part.
Estimated containment date: 7/5/2004[Submitted by Marsha Henderson, marsha_henderson@nps.gov, 907-455-0650]
OPERATIONAL NOTES
Fire and Aviation Management
New Issue Of "Byte-Sized Fire News" Posted
Byte-sized Fire News is information to keep you updated on new items on the NPS fire websites. These will be periodic messages titled "Byte-sized Fire News". Feel free to pass it on to people who may have an interest.Now Posted
May Fire Communication and Education Update Available - Articles about the new NPS Wildland Fire Communication and Education Strategic Plan, Wildland Fire in the United States brochure, NPS Fire's partnership with Eastern National, Wildland Fire Messages, and Media Guidelines are all contained within this issue! Visit http://inside.nps.gov/documents/fmlb_newsletter0504.pdf
Background Materials - The newest section on our InsideNPS Fire & Aviation web section contains briefing paper templates, fact sheet examples (and much more) as well as national level NPS and interagency fact sheets, talking points, key messages, briefing papers, and white papers. http://inside.nps.gov/programs/firematerials
eParks Newsletter featuring Fire - The Spring 2004 eParks newsletter focuses on Fire Education. NPS Fire & Aviation recently entered into a partnership with Eastern National to create eFire.org, a website with fire materials, including books and videos about fire. Check out the newsletter at http://www.eparks.com/eparks/newsletter8.pdf and don't forget to visit http://www.efire.org
Telephone Directory - Parks were recently requested to update records in the NPS Fire & Aviation Telephone Directory so new directories could be printed by parks, regions, and the national office. Print your copy (or just find people) at http://inside.nps.gov/fire/telephone/
Tina Boehle
Fire Communications and Education Specialist
Fire Management Program Center
3833 S. Development Ave.
Boise, ID 83705
208-387-5875
POST YOUR CURRENT WILDLAND FIRES AND PROJECTS FOR INTERNAL AND PUBLIC INFORMATION AT http://data2.itc.nps.gov/fire/admin
[Submitted by Tina Boehle, tina_boehle@nps.gov, 208-387-5875] More Information...
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Pacific West Region
GS-023-12 Outdoor Recreation Planner
Dates: 07/01/2004 - 07/16/2004
The Pacific West Regional RTCA (Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance) Branch in Oakland.CA has an upcoming vacancy that they would like to fill through a lateral reassignment. The incumbent of this position serves as the primary NPS staff representative for the California Hydropower Program of the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Branch. Works closely with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, conservation organizations, project applicants and the public in development of conditions and agreements for hydropower licensing and re-licensing efforts to enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities and promote conservation of natural and cultural resources. Reviews and assists in preparation of hydropower project applications, scoping documents, study proposals and reports, environmental impact statements and assessments, plans and related documents. Assists in the generation of relevant data including flow studies, recreation needs assessments and carrying capacity studies. Maintains communication and effective relationships with federal, state, and local officials and organizations to identify priority projects, develop strategies and resolve conflicts and controversies. Prepares formal and informal correspondence and briefing materials as needed. Represents the National Park Service at regional, statewide and national meetings, conferences and workshops. Coordinates with other agency personnel to develop policy positions and documents and to assist the implementation of Hydropower Program initiatives and activities. Provides primary staff support for the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in California. Assists communities and conservation organizations on projects to conserve and enhance river, trail and open space resources and participates in Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program management and administration activities as assigned.
Duty Station: Management preference is to duty station the position in the Pacific West Regional Office in Oakland, CA with the Partnerships Program in the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Branch. An alternate duty station in Sacramento, CA may be considered under certain circumstances.
Interested candidates should submit a resume/application with a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to the Pacific West Regional Office, Human Resources Office, 909 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Only qualified GS-12 permanent employees will be considered.
[Submitted by Ray Murray, Ray_Murray@nps.gov , 510-817-1439]
Submission standards for the Morning Report can be found on the left side of the front page of InsideNPS. All reports should be submitted via email to Bill Halainen at Delaware Water Gap NRA, with a copy to your regional office and a copy to Dennis Burnett in Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO.
Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.